The Visa Bulletin for September 2024 has been released by the U.S. Department of State, providing international registered nurses and medical technologists with information regarding their United States immigration journey. Below, you’ll find our analysis of the current status of the EB-3 visa that grants a Green Card for nurses and medical technologists, and what this may mean for your future career in the USA.
Visa Bulletin Priority Dates
EB-3 for Other Nationalities (01DEC20) – retrogressed by 12 months
EB-3 for the Philippines (01DEC20) – retrogressed by 12 months
EB-3 for India (22OCT12) – no movement
EB-3 for China (01SEP20) – no movement
What this means for USA Green Cards
Unfortunately for nurses and medical technologists from the Philippines and elsewhere in the world, Priority Dates have been retrogressed by a further 12 months. This means that securing a USA Green Card will take longer.
Read more about Priority Dates and why they are important.
We are hopeful that there will be positive movement to announce soon as the United States moves into its new fiscal year, which starts on October 1, 2024. If you’d like to learn more about retrogression, access the recording to our recent webinar.
How does this impact U.S. nurse hiring?
There is a demand in the United States for qualified registered nurses. With many international nursing placements available, there are numerous nursing jobs offering opportunities for career and personal growth in the USA.
Retrogression does not impact the number of jobs available. It extends the immigration period by making the time it takes to be granted an EB-3 visa, also known as a Green Card, longer. Learn more about retrogression.
Conexus will continue to support registered nurses and medical technologists to make the transition into a rewarding new career in the United States.
How can a nurse recruiting agency help me get a USA Green Card?
Conexus has helped international nurses from around the world to realize their version of the American dream.
As an experienced nurse recruitment agency, we provide end-to-end support so that our healthcare professionals can start their new life as a USA Green Card-holder in the best possible way.
We offer full immigration sponsorship, access to exciting jobs across the United States, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401K retirement plan with employer match, and more. Read more about the benefits and rewards we offer.
While decisions announced in the monthly Visa Bulletin are beyond our control, we ensure that we provide our international nurses and medical technologists with constant support throughout their U.S. immigration journey. This includes access to Conexus Academy, through which we offer courses designed to prepare healthcare professionals ahead of their deployment to the United States, including upskilling opportunities.
Conexus nurse’s EB-3 visa success story
Retrogression can be disappointing, but it shouldn’t be a reason to delay your American nurse job ambitions. Rodfel, a nurse from the Philippines, faced up to six years of retrogression during his immigration period. He’s now happily settled into life as a nurse working in the United States.
Discover Rodfel’s inspiring story here.
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